Denise is an easy-going, fun person to work with. Her knowledge of the Chicagoland property market…read moreand genuine interest in my needs made buying my condo an incredible experience. Denise was patient, extremely attentive, and offered sound advice during the entire process. She was very accommodating with my busy work/life schedule. I couldn't be happier with my investment and the service I received from Denise. I would highly recommend Denise VanDahm-Tazelaar!!

Janice Burke was referred to us by a family friend. She helped us on the sale of our house and…read morepurchase of our new house. On the sale end everything went smooth and fast. Thanks to the great marketing and tips for making the house ready to sell. On the purchase she listened to what we wanted and offered a great outside opinion that helped us find our great new HOME in a short time. Janice also provided us with many referrals for other home services. Thanks!

Janice is the best agent! We have been looking on and off for three years and she stuck with us the…read morewhole time. She was patient and understanding and has become like part of our family. She is amazing!

One of the BEST Real Estate offices in Northern Illinois. Great agents, great staff and great…read moreservice!! Most of the top producing and experienced agents in the area.

I signed mortgage contract with Marie Clucas at the Remax location 850 Brookforest Ave in Shorewood…read moreIL. I wasn't sure why this contract like most wasn't sent to me in a PDF docusign and why I needed meet in their shared office but we scheduled a time to get the paperwork signed. Mare informed me there were no other offer on this particular home. We wrote the offer on 11/6 and I waited patiently for a response from the sellers (as of today 11/15 I never received a response or rejection). On 11/7 Marie emailed me stating the house was still active BUT Kathy Dames is waiting on another buyers financing to be approved; and those buyers offered 270k so the sellers want 270k for the home. Marie also told me if I offered 264k the sellers might consider my offer. I reached out to Marie all week looking for an update on my offer of course NOTHING!! So I called my attorney on 11/14 who informed me I had the right to contact the seller. I called the sellers on 11/14, I introduced myself, I also explained she did not have to give me any information on offers, I just wanted to confirm that my 1st Offer was presented to her on 11/6. Of course the seller stated " I never got an offer from you last week, but I got your offer today". I shared with seller that that was my 2nd offer, I had to go to another realtor just to get my offer submitted. I called Kathy Dames owner/broker of Remax (850 Brookforest Ave Shorewood, IL) on 11/15 to request proof that my offer was submitted on 11/6 and she told me my offer was rejected. I then asked for time stamped proof that my offer was rejected and she said she would have the sellers write a letter. I declined their letter; I asked again that she forward me the email that was sent to the seller on 11/6, she refused. I told Kathy that I was very upset that I missed the opportunity to purchase a home and that I would also file a complaint against her and her agency. Kathy said " and I'm filing a complaint against you for being a "NUISANCE" I told her I wasn't a nuisance but a buyer in the market for a home. Of course she hung up on me. This is called home buyer discrimination and suppression. It's been almost 24 hours and still no proof that my offer was present last week!! Because of this shady office and the frauds they have working I have missed the opportunity to purchase a home!!

Do not think of buying a townhome here!…read more These people will impose total control over your life. Here are some facts: $178 association fees (which has probably increased by now) but the place looks like the backdrop for Nightmare on Elm Street - dead trees and dead grass everywhere. They have cameras every where - watching your every move. You could get a ticket if you walk, act, or talk the wrong way. They're trying to make a utopia here. If you neighbor's kids made a mess in your lawn, you can get a ticket for that. If you don't like anyone, just throw your trash in their lawn in the middle of the night and they'll get a hefty fine. If you've parked your car in a certain way, you get a ticket or even a wheel boot. If your Christmas lights are too bright, you get a ticket. All the homes in this area were built by Centex homes. They've used the cheapest and lowest quality materials - these homes are prone to cracked walls and ceilings, exploding water pipes, and flooded basements. You cannot even install any type of antenna on your own home.

Highly Recommend buying a town home here!…read more Here are some benefits: $150 association fees (as of 2020). An additional $32 assessment fee for access to clubhouse & pool which is a nice option to have if you don't plan on using those extra amenities. All homes & town home units are fairly priced. Bristol Bay Elementary School is right in the neighborhood and walking distance for all residents. Neighborhood and school are adjacent to a large open field that has over 4+ soccer fields, baseball diamonds & a skate park. Field surrounded by paved pathway which is great for running, bike rides or walks Firehouse at entrance of neighborhood. 1 way in and 1 way out = No commuter traffic. All of this making neighborhood secluded, private & safe. Place looks like the backdrop for a nice movie. Well groomed lawns & lively landscaping in both front and back of town home units that the HOA is responsible for maintaining. They're trying to make a utopia here. Not too many kids in the neighborhood. Quiet & most residents keep to themselves. Very clean. Trash & recycling pick up on Thursdays. Not a lot of trash anywhere or curbside clutter until Thursday mornings. You do not see things sitting on the curb for more than 1 week. Evident that most residents responsibly purchase the stickers required for large waste removal. Parking on the street is not an issue unless you are inconveniencing neighbors with car location. Small parking lot set aside on each street providing additional parking. Very convenient for having company over if more than 1 guest/vehicle coming. Festive. A lot of residents of the single family and town homes like to decorate for fall & winter holidays making the neighborhood magical. HOA responsible for antennas and other outside responsibilities including dryer vents, siding, trim, exterior painting, roof shingles, gutters and more so no need to climb up the side of your house or onto the roof.. HOA also responsible for landscaping, driveway & curb issues. They also remove snowfall over 2".

Kathy Dames is a top notch realtor! Even in a tough market, Kathy uses every resource to get your…read morehome sold and it works. She definitely knows her market. She's' simply the best!

No worries and a solid sale!...our experience working with Kathy McCauley-Dames and her associates…read morewas nothing less than a comfortable, professional experience. When friends and family around us mention buying or selling real estate, it is natural for us to recommend Kathy!

Started out fine but became like a Biden world deal, they were making changes without our…read morepermission and were NOT passing on leads after first few days!? We couldn't get house relisted after we cancelled listing because we wer'e going to use a local realtor because these guys were playing games,so when that fell through because realtors are generally lazy and useless we tried to re-list here but they kept just refunding fee basically banning us for some unknown reason,NO worries we just went over to flatfeemlsreality.com and listed CHEAPER than here,LOTS of other options folks don't be Bidenworld by this company!!!!

First time listing a house without a realtor and from now on I will use Metro Realty. I was very…read morenervous but I read the previous reviews about Melanie Broderick and decided to give it a chance. I am so glad I did. Metro Realty walked me through the process and was there for any question I had. Melanie Broderick was very supportive and gave the upmost customer service. I received quick responses from Melanie Broderick via email. If I decide to sell property again, Metro has my repeated business.

I am thankful that we met Ken and Kate at an open house that they hosted in NE Bolingbrook. At the…read moretime, we were only passively looking and dropping into open houses in the suburbs to get familiar with different neighborhoods. Despite us not planning on putting an offer on that particular property, Ken's follow-up call that evening convinced me he was the right person to work with for our home search. Ken is very personable and provided a lot of helpful information about Downer's Grove and the surrounding suburbs. I also appreciate his honesty when talking about our criteria for homes. We soon became active in our home search. Over the next month, we saw various styles houses in several neighborhoods and made a few others offers before we found the house we now call home. Ken was quick to respond to our questions and accommodated us with a few FaceTime showings to help with our work schedules and while we were on vacation. Ken was super helpful throughout the process and his strategy on offers helped us secure our home in great time for our growing family. Thank you so much, Ken and Kate! We'd recommend them to anyone looking for a home in or near Downer's Grove!

We were first time home buyers and Ken (& Kate) Albert provided an extraordinary experience from…read morestart to finish. They took their time to not only educate us but were patient, supportive, thorough and very knowledgeable through each stage of the home buying process. We recommend Ken and Kate without reservation and will continue to work them for all of our Real Estate needs. -Chris & Linda (Home purchased in downtown Glen Ellyn, March 2021)